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NYG: Edo Continues Impressive Outing, Wins 14 More Medals

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3 years ago

September 28, 2023

Team Edo has continued its impressive outing in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, as the battle for supremacy gets fierce following another gold and bronze medals win in the female category of cycling point race on Thursday morning.

Godwin Osaretin of Edo who has smashed the record of individuals time trial in both male and female categories won the gold medal ahead of her Kwara Atanda Damola Hikmat and her fellow edolite Ogbe Divine who won Silver and bronze medals respectively.

In Tennis singles female category, a 12 year-old German-born Edo Athlete, Lorelay Hoizendorff Senglide over came her much older counterpart from Ekiiti, Goodness Aina, in 6:3, 6:2 best of three set to win the gold medal.

Little Senglide who is billed to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming African Championship in Morocco promised to surpass the feats of the Williams sisters (Serena and Venus Williams) sisters in Tennis

The Edo team had on Wednesday won four gold, five silver and a bronze medals as its quest for the top finish intensifies after day five of the youth games

Delta and Lagos states are currently leading the medal table with more games to be decided on Thursday and Friday morning.

A breakdown of the total medals won by Team Edo indicates that the team won two each in gold in Chess and Teakwood event, five silver medals in Chess and Teakwood events.

While the state also captured one bronze in Teakwood events to cap an impressive outing on Wednesday.

In Darts Mixed Double event, Team Edo won the silver medal.

In 400m deaf athletics, Edo boys and girls qualified for the semi finals other events after outshining oppositions from other states

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.